Iranian FM Summons Azeri Ambassador over Unfounded Allegations
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Azeri Ambassador to Tehran Javanshir Akhundov to protest at Baku for raising baseless and unfounded allegations against the Islamic Republic. ( 15:51:03 - 2012/03/18)

Azeri Official Stresses Baku's Resolve to Maintain Good Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Azeri official underlined Iran and Azerbaijan's common history and culture, and voiced Baku's resolve to maintain good relations with Tehran. ( 13:53:29 - 2012/03/18)

Leader's Advisor: West Seeking to Weaken Regional Resistance against Zionism
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader said that pressure on Syria is aimed at weakening the resistance front in the region since Syria is a pioneering country in the confrontation against the Zionist regime. ( 13:23:00 - 2012/03/18)

Speaker Urges Unity among Muslims to Resolve Palestinian Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed the necessity of unity among Muslim nations for resolving the Palestinian issue. ( 12:54:24 - 2012/03/18)

Iran: Armed Groups Targeting Syria's Stability
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran strongly condemned the recent terrorists attacks in Damascus, and warned that armed groups and their supporters are trying to undermine President Bashar al-Assad's reform plan and the country's stability. ( 12:25:57 - 2012/03/18)

Russian Lawmaker: West Seeking to Undermine Iran-Russia-China Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Russian lawmaker cautioned that the West is seeking to undermine Iran, Russia and China's growing influence in the world through hindering the three countries' relations and cooperation. ( 11:45:26 - 2012/03/18)

Parliamentary Delegation to Represent Tehran in IPU Meeting in Kampala
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian parliamentary delegation is slated to take part in the 126th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting due to be held in Kampala, Uganda, late March. ( 15:33:37 - 2012/03/17)

Iranian VP Felicitates Ireland on National Day
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi extended his congratulations to Ireland's prime minister, government and people on the country's national day. ( 14:57:13 - 2012/03/17)

FM Downplays Israel's War Rhetoric against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi described Israel's growing war rhetoric against Iran as unimportant, but meantime underlined that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to give a crushing response to the enemies. ( 12:55:18 - 2012/03/17)

Iranian Envoy Stresses Syrian People's Support for Assad
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Ghazanfar Roknabadi underlined the Syrian people's staunch support for President Bashar al-Assad, and said such advocacy indicates the failure of the plots hatched by the arrogant powers against the Arab country. ( 12:27:35 - 2012/03/17)

Iran Expresses Condolence on Death of Turkish Officers in Chopper Crash
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran in a message condoled with the people and government of Turkey over the death of 12 Turkish military officers in a chopper crash in Afghanistan. ( 11:05:17 - 2012/03/17)

Iran, Iraq Sign New Agreements to Boost Mutual Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- The two neighboring countries of Iran and Iraq inked new agreements to increase their economic cooperation. ( 15:41:00 - 2012/03/16)

Iran's FM Voices Confidence about Victory of Palestine
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi expressed confidence about the victory of the oppressed Palestinian nation over the Zionist enemy, and called on Muslim nations to support the Palestinian cause. ( 15:02:05 - 2012/03/16)

Envoy: Iran's President to Attend Nowrouz Festival in Tajikistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will pay a three-day visit to Tajikistan later this month to attend the Nowrouz festival in the Persian-language-speaking state, an Iranian envoy announced. ( 13:58:37 - 2012/03/16)